is this a bad mix?

peckhead

peckhead

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our tank has already cycled and we have about 1 " of live sand and i wanted it a little higher so i added some CC to it. it isnt alot and u can still see most of the sand. im not exactly sure how much cc i put in but it wasnt nearly as much as the ls.just a THIN layer on the top. we have 2 fish..is it ok to leave it or will this cause much more maint.?
 
peckhead

peckhead

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Originally Posted by Debbie
Personally I would have added more live sand instead of the CC.

ya i would have done this if i knew it was a bad idea before. so is it really going to affect anything? how do you add sand after you have fish ?
 
1911_guy

1911_guy

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Originally Posted by peckerhead
ya i would have done this if i knew it was a bad idea before. so is it really going to affect anything? how do you add sand after you have fish ?
What type of fish? Are you sure the tank cycle is complete?
 
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jupoc911

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i would add a jawfish now. the mix between cc and sand would mike a nice burrow for the little guy.
 
alyssia

alyssia

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The CC will work it's way to the top (or stay on top), so it may cover your sand. I've never had trouble adding sand to a tank, I just soak it w/tank water first so it doesn't make such a sandstorm.
 
peckhead

peckhead

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there is not enough cc to cover all the ls. there is just a little bit of it. maybe 5 lbs or 10. no more then 10 def. i have a clown fish now but i am planning on agresive fish when read to add more fish...will this be a problem?
 
debbie

debbie

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Why not list the types of fish you would like to add and get feed back from the forum on their opinions that way.
Also is this a 44 gal tank?
How long has it been running for?
In the first post you say you have 2 fish, in the last post you only talk about your clown. How many fish do you have at the moment?
 
peckhead

peckhead

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2 weeks. the levels are good. we have a wet dry. 1 clown 1 damsel 1 fresh water molly since the 2nd or 3rd day. we want to get some agressive fish when we are ready of course.... humu humu, dwarf lion, maybe a small puffer...?
 
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